Google Pixel 9
#91
Samsung Galaxy S25+
#6Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy S25+
Performance
91.497.2
Camera
98.399.6
Display
96.398.4
Battery
91.992.2
Build
82.497.4
Connectivity
89.290.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.696.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2424 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 9 is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chipset, whereas the S25+ utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite, which may provide superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera, but the S25+ includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enabling more versatile photography options.
- The Pixel 9 has a 4700 mAh battery compared to the S25+'s 4900 mAh, with the latter supporting faster charging at 45W versus the Pixel's 27W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel 9 launching with Android 14 and the S25+ with Android 15, but both are upgradable for up to seven major Android versions.
- Build quality is similar, featuring Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, but the S25+ is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 9
Samsung Galaxy S25+
General
Release Date
2024, August 13
2025, January 22
Announced
2024, August 13
2025, January 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.7"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520)
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Mali-G715 MC7
Adreno 830
Memory
128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Main Camera Features
Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take
Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, HDR10+
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
4900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Li-Ion 4900 mAh
Charging Details
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 55% in 30 min15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand)12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger)Reverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi2 Ready)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29 in)
Weight
198 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INTNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USANano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer